Trolley & Tours

Explore Baltimore and Washington, D.C. with the Experts

The Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions have so much to offer travelers who are looking to explore. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, ZBest can provide a customized sightseeing tour of the area of your choice. Our guides are well-versed in this region’s rich history and will show you the most popular sites, as well as a few hidden gems.

Step On-Board Guides available upon request.

SCHEDULED BALTIMORE TROLLEY TOURS

Past, Present, Future Tour

April: Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

May - October: Daily at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

All tours depart from the Baltimore Visitor Center

The original Baltimore Trolley Tour takes you through the neighborhoods that comprise downtown Baltimore. The tour showcases the city’s role in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 (“The Star-Spangled Banner” story), the Industrial Revolution and the preservation of historic architecture, monuments and waterfront neighborhoods.

Along the way, you’ll discover why Baltimore is still making history. Points of interest include:

PRESS/PUBLICITY TOURS and ROAD SHOWS

The ZBest Entertainment/Special Services division has over 25 years of film/tv studio expertise, taking care of above-the-line guests, handling sight inspections, publicity, press junkets, premiers, Up fronts and more. The studio business is a unique world; not everybody gets it. ZBest does.

Additionally, allow the experts at ZBest to manage your Road-Shows with custom manifests, specially trained Chauffeurs, useful technology tools for the organizers, and much more.

PRIVATE TOURS

Year-Round

We offer customized tours for both corporate and private events – you can leave all the arrangements to us! We can pick your group up at any destination (office, hotel, etc), and follow one of our pre-set itineraries or customize one just for you. Our vehicles can accommodate 2-2000 people in luxury.

HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY TOURS

Annually, each December: Thursdays through Sundays at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Young and old will delight in sharing a magical evening filled with holiday music, festive light displays and beautiful neighborhood decorations, all aboard an old fashioned trolley! The two-hour tour, conducted by an expert guide, will begin at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court in downtown Baltimore and will then proceed through the adorned neighborhoods of Harbor East, Fells Point and Canton where you will learn a little local history and observe the charming sights and sounds of Christmas. Next, the Trolley will head north to Hampden to see and enjoy the block-long spectacular 34th Street Annual Christmas Festival of Lights, complete with colorful lights, outdoor train gardens, original artwork from local artists, and sparkling displays. On the way back to the Inner Harbor, guests will ride past the George Washington Monument in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood where it has been beautifully decorated for the season.

WINE TOURS

Year-Round: Daily at your convenience

Did you know that the Virginia and Maryland areas are home to some of the greatest vineyards in the country? Relax and enjoy some of the best vintages on one of ZBest’s wine tours! Our luxurious fleet of vehicles can accommodate any size from 2 to 2,000. Our seasoned wine tour experts are here to help you plan each stop on your tour so you can get the most fun, and wine, out of your day.